Laboratory Assistant II

sjgov•Stockton, CA

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant II prepares and calibrates reagents; matches blood specimens with test request forms; and enters patient identification information into a computer. The position maintains laboratory equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions, monitors equipment performance, and recalibrates equipment or replaces worn components as needed. It maintains and performs quality control and reports unusual results or discrepancies to a licensed technologist. The position performs venipuncture and skin puncture to draw blood, administers oral solutions to patients, and completes routine laboratory assignments, including preparing and staining slides, aliquoting urine specimens, and centrifuging blood and other specimens. The Laboratory Assistant II may assist a Medical Technician. The role is based in San Joaquin General Hospital. Weekend or night work may be required. The posting describes frequent exposure to noise and occasional exposure to dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation, indoor cold or heat, and hazardous materials. It also describes frequent keyboard use, prolonged standing and walking, and occasional prolonged sitting, pushing or pulling, bending or squatting, driving, and climbing stairs. Lifting is frequent for items weighing 5 pounds or less and occasional for items weighing 5 to 30 pounds.

Requirements

One year performing duties equivalent to a Laboratory Assistant I in San Joaquin County.
Possession of a State of California Phlebotomy Certification as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I.
Knowledge of phlebotomy methods and techniques; methods and materials used in a medical or science laboratory; basic laboratory testing procedures; universal laboratory precautions; use and care of common laboratory equipment; and general hospital procedures.
Ability to operate and maintain complex laboratory equipment; perform venipunctures and skin punctures; accurately label samples and record information; and operate a computer, associated software, and peripheral equipment.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships; follow general office procedures; read job-related material; maintain accurate records; and maintain safe working conditions by complying with established safety policies and procedures.
Physical and mental requirements include frequent keyboard operation, prolonged standing, walking, lifting 5 pounds or less, vision and eye-hand coordination, reading and close-up work, reaching, grasping, repetitive motion, writing, decision-making, concentration, and working alone; occasional lifting 5 to 30 pounds and other listed mobility, vision, dexterity, and sensory demands.
May require working weekends or nights and working alone.

Responsibilities

Prepare and calibrate reagents.
Prepare and match blood specimens with test request forms, and enter patient identification information into a computer.
Maintain laboratory equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions; monitor performance and recalibrate equipment or replace worn components as needed.
Maintain and perform quality control, and report unusual results or discrepancies to a licensed technologist.
Perform venipuncture and skin puncture to draw blood, and administer oral solutions to patients.
Perform routine laboratory assignments, including preparing and staining slides, aliquoting urine specimens, and centrifuging blood and other specimens.
Assist a Medical Technician when needed.

Benefits

Choice of three health plans, with dependent coverage available.
Choice of two dental plans; employee-only coverage has no cost, and dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
Vision coverage; employee-only coverage has no cost, and dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
Life insurance coverage, with the option to purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate.
Voluntary flexible benefits plan for eligible health-related and dependent care expenses using pre-tax dollars.
County retirement plan coverage under the County Retirement Law of 1937.
Deferred compensation plan, including a Roth IRA option.
Vacation accrual, up to 23 days annually based on years of service.
14 paid holidays each year for civil service status employees.
12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation, and a sick leave incentive for eligible employees.
Bereavement leave.
Merit salary increases for eligible employees after service at each salary-range step.
Educational reimbursement for eligible career-related coursework and approved four-year college or university programs.
Parking contribution of up to $20 per pay period for qualifying employees assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area.
Up to 40 hours per year for eligible employees to participate in their children’s school activities.